What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk I position at City of Red Bluff?
Cash Receipts Duties:
- Prepares office for daily business; unlocks / locks safe and doors.
- Answers the telephone; provides accurate information as requested and/or forwards calls to appropriate staff person. Greets and assists customers with efficiency and professionalism.
- Receives, posts and processes various payments; establishes new accounts and related files.
- Balances cash drawers daily.
Other Duties:
- Data entry of accounts payable invoices and A/P check run as necessary.
- Post and log journal entries, utility billing setup and vendor setup.
- Assist in maintaining accounts receivable accounts.
- Reserves meeting rooms for City staff use.
- Assists with other accounting functions as required.
- Performs general clerical work as required, including processing daily mail, entering computer data, copying, and filing documents, creating mailing labels, faxing information, etc.
- Receives and responds to inquiries from employees and others regarding department activities and programs.
- Scan end of day cash receipts, backup, and reports.
- Performs related duties as required.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, ten-key calculator, telephone, copier, fax machine, postage machine, scanner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds), and occasionally moderate weight (up to 25 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Normal office environment.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED,
- One year of experience in the maintenance of financial records preferred.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to type at a speed of not less than 30 wpm.
- Knowledge of pertinent City ordinances and federal, state and county laws and regulations; generally accepted accounting principles and practices; automated accounting systems; principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting; modern office practices and procedures; basic computer word processing and computer spreadsheet programs; basic mathematical principles.
- Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to understand and apply pertinent laws, policies, rules and regulations; carry out assigned projects to their completion; maintain effective accounting procedures; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; make required calculations accurately as required; maintain records and prepare required reports with accuracy and in a timely manner; use a ten-key calculator and computer keyboard; work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid state driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
For questions about this recruitment contact:
Scott Garrison, HR Administrator
530-527-2605 Ext. 3051 | hr.redbluff@cityofredbluff.org
Salary : $40,503 - $51,693
